Why did humans start speaking? Scientists suggest genetics played a big role. They say the evolution of this singular ability ...

The federal civil service that President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are dismantling has been a way for people of color, in ...

The girls postseason is underway this week, which means the boys version of February and March Madness is soon to follow.

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A Mardi Gras themed fundraiser is being held for the Children’s Museum of Illinois. The annual 21 and ...

Girls playoff results: High school girls basketball playoff schedule for the Springfield area The IHSA released the brackets on Friday. This page will be updated with scores throughout the postseason.

Economic development is a multi-faceted local effort that brings the jobs and homes people need while attracting the restaurants and stores they want and love. Multiple nonprofits join city and county ...

An armed Decatur mom with a baby on her hip was shot and wounded as she defended her family by opening fire on home invaders, ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- Investigation is now underway after a fire at a vacant home. It happened near Oakland Avenue near ...

The Limestone County Health Department has released the latest health inspection scores for food and lodging establishments ...

The new Morgan County-Decatur Farmers Market is on track for completion by the end of February, except for some items the market board is adding back to the project, the lead contractor said. Building ...

The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld the charges against a Decatur County man who rammed the sheriff’s patrol vehicle with a tractor.

One restaurant in Decatur is proving this week just how easy it can be to get a failing grade when the Kitchen Cops show up..